Underwriting Jobs in Grayslake, IL

An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.

Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.

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Business Banking Underwriter III - Practice Finance

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 5 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

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Senior Underwriter

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (17 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (17 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions. Does not have any assigned Production goals....

Specialty Lines Underwriting Officer

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Property & Casualty Commercial Insurance Industry AND Supervisory or management experience Specialty lines of business...

Executive Underwriter, Casualty

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (13 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (13 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities: Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Umbrella/Excess Liability portfolio targets in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority....

Insurance Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Lake Forest, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Responsible for underwriting applications by evaluating and selecting risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, standards of quality, quantity, and Federal/State legislation....

Commercial Underwriter II/III C&I

  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Underwrite credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligence, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet quality standards as outlined in ONB underwriting...

MRSGM NA Underwriting Assistant, Terrorism

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Accurately issue quotes, binders, policy wordings and endorsements for underwriting review and approval....

Senior Credit Underwriter - Distribution Finance

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Underwrite high quality credit narratives in support of new and existing loans....

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Insurance Underwriter Real Estate Investor P&C

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Hotels Motels Apartment Buildings Boarding Houses Mobile Home Parks Student Housing General Liability Property Casualty E&S Excess Surplus Workers Compensation Employment Practices Errors & Omissions...

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Lower Middle Market Underwriter

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

This individual reports into a Commercial Insurance branch office and matrixes into a regional LMM underwriting team....

Underwriting Analyst

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (13 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (13 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

An Amwins Company Underwriting Analyst: Underwriting Analysts are a critical component of support for our underwriting functions and staff....

Business Banking Underwriter II

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Summary: The Business Banking Underwriter II is responsible for underwriting Business Banking loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank lending policy....

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Senior Market Facing Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Senior Business Banking Underwriter

  • Palatine, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

What Youll Do: Prepare written credit approval memoranda and ancillary forms for various types of credit facilities Structure and underwrite credit facilities in a manner which achieves the business...

E&S Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Grayslake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Grayslake, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Grayslake, IL
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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